Explore the captivating world of Japanese culture, a blend of ancient traditions and modern technology, offering something ...

Wong Kar-wai's Blossoms Shanghai is visually stunning with strong performances, but struggles to reach the heights of his ...

For months, artist Tim Yanke grappled with how to make his work stand out. After learning he had been selected to create the official artwork for the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C., he ...

The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival and its industry market TIFFCOM unfolded under clearer skies than last year’s typhoon-soaked edition, and the mood matched the weather. From Oct. 27 to Nov.

Ando has raised the festival’s profile since taking the job in 2019, but admits there's much work to do with increasing the Japanese public's awareness of the event. By Gavin J Blair In the five years ...

The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival got off to a gently emotive start Monday night with the local premiere of filmmaker Junji Sakamoto’s Climbing for Life, a crowd-pleasing biographical drama ...

A mix of local and international stars walked the carpet before the gala screening of the opening film, Junji Sakamoto’s 'Climbing for Life.' By Patrick Brzeski, Gavin J Blair The 38th Tokyo ...

The Tokyo Film Festival will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran Japanese director Yoji Yamada. Yamada’s latest work Tokyo Taxi, based on the 2023 French film Driving Madeleine, has been ...

Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF, October 27-November 5) has unveiled its full line-up, including its main competition section, with world premieres from leading filmmakers such as Rithy Panh, ...

The Tokyo International Film Festival is expanding its commitment to emerging talent with the launch of a new showcase section, Asian Students’ Film Conference, featuring 15 under-60-minute films from ...

Temperatures climbed to 100 degrees on Saturday, but thousands still made their way to the 51st Cherry Blossom Festival at Denver’s Sakura Square for a day of shopping, food and performances ...

DENVER — The Denver Cherry Blossom Festival is back this weekend at Sakura Square. The 51st annual festival celebrates Japanese culture through music, dance, exhibits, arts, crafts, dance and food.